Bibi did good job. Delivered one of his best speeches. Was well received and will be meeting with Pr. Biden and next day with Trump. Mona Lisa of his political speeches.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/addressing-congress-netanyahu-lays-out-vision-for-post-war-gaza-anti-iran-alliance/ WASHINGTON — Addressing a joint session of Congress for the fourth time in his career, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used much of Wednesday’s speech to frame Iran as the driving force behind violence in the Middle East, while laying out a general vision for post-war Gaza. Netanyahu also said he was “confident” that a hostage release and ceasefire deal could be reached, but did not offer much details, even as nearly two dozen relatives of the 120 captives still held in Gaza sat in the gallery overlooking the prime minister. As he laid out the trauma that Israel had experienced on October 7 and its determination to root out the threats posed by Hamas and Iran, the prime minister was frequently interrupted by raucous applause and standing ovations — on both sides of the aisle, though Republicans were noticeably more enthusiastic.
The parliament system has some pluses and some minuses. I think you've identified what I'd consider a minus, at least in this example.
Perhaps, although a counterpoint would be that Trump has had the nomination of one of the two major parties in this presidential system three times in a row.
The last presidential general election without a Bush, a Clinton, or Joe Biden on the ballot happened in 1976. The last Republican ticket to win without Richard Nixon, a Bush, or Donald Trump on it did so in 1928.
On the one hand, that kind of unfairly downplay Reagan and Eisenhower, although it does highlight the tendency towards dynasticism within US politics, especially five winning tickets out of seven in a row having a Bush on them. Either way, it's the best kind of correct.
We appreciated his support for the students at UNC Chapel Hill! Amazing day, and glad he made mention!
